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Don’t be a hero and muscle through this installation without reading these fitting instructions first! Improper installation of this gear may void certain
aspects of your warranty.
Before you begin, take a moment and open all your Front Runner Rack Kit boxes and gather the assembly instructions for the various components.
A complete kit will contain:
1. Front Runner Mounting System specific to your vehicle
2. Front Runner Rack Tray or Load Bar Slats
This document will guide you through the assembly of the Mounting System and assist you in fitting the Rack tray or Load Bars to your specific vehicle.
Please refer to the next page for a list of all the components, quantities and tools required.
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front runner Mercedes Benz Sprinter L4/H2 / 170" WB
High Roof Van Rack Kit
IMPORTANT WARNING!
IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL FRONT RUNNER PRODUCTS BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY ASSEMBLED AND ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER ATTACHMENT COULD
RESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSEMBLING AND SECURING ALL FRONT
RUNNER PRODUCTS TO YOUR VEHICLE, CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS PRIOR TO USE, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR AND
DAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR FRONT RUNNER PRODUCT PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION OR USE. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLY
FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER OR OTHER QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
NOTE: Front Runner will not be responsible for any damage caused by the failure to install the product according to these instructions.
Please call us if you have any questions about the installation of this product.
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TOOLS NEEDED
FIGURE 1.1
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GET ORGANIZED
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IN THE BOX
1 2 X Side Profile 1156mm
2 2 X Side Profile 1560mm
2 2 X Side Profile 1762mm
3 12 X Slat Assembly
4 1 X Van Rack Wind Deflector
5 2 X Van Rack Joiner Kit
6 2 X Van Track End Cap (Pair)
7 8 X Mercedes Sprinter Foot (Pair).
8 4 X Stud Plate MB Spriner Track
4mm
5mm
Panel
Tool
Heat
Gun
Friend 13mm
Silicone
4
7
2
6
4
8
5
1
3
Extra
8
1
4
3
6
7
6
5
2
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GET ORGANIZED
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1 2 X Side Profile (1156mm)
1 SPVT001 - SIDE PROFILE IN THE BOX
1 2 X Side Profile (1560mm)
2 SPVT003 - SIDE PROFILE IN THE BOX
1 2 X Side Profile (1762mm)
3 SPVT004 - SIDE PROFILE IN THE BOX
IN THE BOX
1 12 X Narrow Slat
2 24 X Narrow Slat End Cap
3 12 X Slat Z Bracket
4 48 X M8 x 20 Hex Head Bolt
5 24 X M8 x 16 Button Head Bolt
6 72 X M8 Nyloc Nut
7 48 X M8 Nut Cap
4 RRNS1255 (FAVF001 & RRAC209) - SLAT ASSEMBLY IN THE BOX
#
#
#
#
QTY
QTY
QTY
QTY
1156mm
1560mm
1762mm
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GET ORGANIZED
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1 2 X Wind Deflector (1LH & 1 RH)
2 4 X Schnorr Washer
3 4 X M8 x 12 Button Head Bolt
4 4 X M8 Thin Nut
5 WDST013 - VAN RACK WIND DEFLECTOR IN THE BOX
1
2
4
1
2
3
1 4 X SPVT Joiner Bar
2 4 X Joiner Plate
3 16 X M6 x 16 Button Head Bolt
6 RRAC207 - VAN RACK JOINER KIT IN THE BOX
#
#
QTY
QTY
1 4 X END CAP
7 RRAC208 - VAN TRACK END CAP IN THE BOX
# QTY
1
1 16 X Sprinter Foot
2 16 X Plastic Spacer
3 48 X M8 x 16 x 1.6 Flat Washer
4 16 X M8 x 25 x 2 Flat Washer
5 16 X M8 x 25 Button Head Bolt
6 32 X M8 x 16 Button Head Bolt
7 48 X M8 Nyloc Nut
8 RRAC208 - VAN TRACK END CAP IN THE BOX
# QTY
5
3
2
1
4
7
3
6 7
7
3
(RRAC207 - Joiner)
5
(RRAC207 - Joiner)
5
2 3 1
Front
Rear
L3H2
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PLUG REMOVAL
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2.1
2.2
2.3
Only remove the plugs indicated.
Panel
Tool
Use a Heat Gun to soften the plugs and
adhesive, then use a Suitable Panel tool to
remove the plugs from the roof.
Take care not to over heat. Look online
for videos on how to remove the plugs.
×× ×
××××
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SIDE PROFILE ASSEMBLY
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3.1
3.2
3.3
Loosely assemble the Mercedes Sprinter Feet
(Item 8) using M8 x 16 Button Head Bolts, M8
Flat Washers and M8 Nyloc Nuts and slide
them into the side profiles. They must still
slide freely.
Refer to Item 8 on page 4 for assembly.
See 2.3 for positioning around Joiners
Place Joiner into the Side Profile and twist
into position as shown.
Refer to Item 6 on Page 4.
Assemble the Side Profiles (Items 1, 2 & 3)
using the Rack Joiners (Item 6) and M6 x 16
Button Head Bolts and fully tighten.
See 2.3 for Side Profile orientation.
If the Vehicle has OEM tracks refer to 8.1
page 12
Apply Sealant around all mounting holes in
the roof.
Place pre-assembled Side Profiles over the
mounting points. Align feet with factory
holes and secure the feet to the roof using
the 10mm Plastic Spacers, M8 x 25 Button
Head Bolts, M8 x 16 Flat Washers, M8 x 25 x
2 Flat Washers and M8 Nyloc Nuts. You will
need a friend to help. Fully tighten.
Refer to Item 8 on page 4.
Tightening Torque 16Nm / 11.8 ft lbs
5mm
4mm
5mm
Outside
Inside
Roof
Joiner
1
2
1
2
5
8
8
Tightening Torque 25Nm / 18.4 ft lbs
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WIND DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY
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4.1
4.2
4.3
Insert two Button Head Bolts, M8 Half Nuts
and M8 Schnorr Washers assemblies into
the Narrow Slat as shown. Slide them to the
center of the Narrow Slat (item 4), making
sure that the Scnorr Washer is above the
T-Slot Channel.
Refer to Item 5 on page 3.
Loosely assemble the M8 x 12 Button Head
Bolt, M8 Schnorr Washers and M8 Thin Nut
both LH & RH Wind Deflectors (Item 5) as
shown.
Refer to Item 5 page 3.
13mm
5mm
Slide the nut assembled to the Wind Deflector
into the T-slot of the Narrow Slat as shown.
Refer to Item 4 page 3.
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5
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WIND DEFLECTOR FIT & SECURE
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4.4
Center the Wind Deflector on the rack and
move the bolt assemblies from fig 4.1 into
the slots as shown in fig 4.4.
Leave a 10mm gap between the LH and RH
Wind Deflectors and fully tighten.
Refer to Item 5 on page 3.
13mm
NARROW SLAT ASSEMBLY
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Loosely assemble the Slat Z Brackets (Item 4)
to the Narrow Slats using M8 x 20 Hex Bolts
and M8 Nyloc Nuts.
Place the Narrow Slat End Caps on the slats
(Item 4). See orientation in 5.1.
Refer to Item 4 on page 3.
5.1
10mm
Tightening Torque 20Nm / 14.75 ft lbs
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NARROW SLAT FIT & SECURE
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13mm
Slide pre assembled Slats into the Side
Profiles. Space the Slats at 404mm
increments, or at your chosen spacing.
These can be adjusted at any stage.
Additional Slats can be added
(RRNS1255 Sold Seperately).
Refer to Item 4 on page 3.
5.2
5.3
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NARROW SLAT FIT & SECURE
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13mm
The Slat Z brackets can be inverted as shown
if you wish to have the rack lower on your
vehicle.
5.4
5.5
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COMPLETION
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6.1
Congratulations! You did it. Take a step back and admire your work!
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FRONT RUNNER RACK KITS OFTEN HAVE A HIGHER LOAD RATING THAN THE VEHICLES THEY ARE MOUNTED TO. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MANUFACTURER
FOR A RECOMMENDED ROOF RATING. FRONT RUNNER CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPROPER LOADING BEYOND THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S STATED LOAD CAPACITY.
NARROW SLAT FIT & SECURE
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5.6
If a roof A/C is fitted to the vehicle space the
slats around the A/C at 202mm increments
on shorter lengths and 404mm on the longer
lengths
The slats can be positioned in front and
behind the A/C unit.
Fully tighten all fasteners.
Tightening Torque 20Nm / 14.75 ft lbs
Place Nut Caps over all Hex Bolts and Nyloc
Nuts.
Tightening Torque 20Nm / 14.75 ft lbs
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OEM TRACK FITMENT
8
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8.1
8.2
Slide four M8 x 20 T-Bolts (RRAC907) into the
vehicles OEM tracks per side.
Place pre-assembled Side Profiles over the
vehicles OEM tracks. Align feet with M8 x
20 T-Bolts (RRAC907) and secure the feet to
the roof using M8 x 20 T-Bolts, M8 x 16 Flat
Washers and M8 Nyloc Nuts. You will need a
friend to help. Fully tighten.
Refer to Item 8 on page 4.
Continue with 4.1 page 7.
Tightening Torque:
M8 : 15-20Nm / 11.06 ft lb - 14.75 ft lb
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